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Iran's Ali Larijani Killed in Strikes; Trump Slams Allies | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/18/2026

Iran confirms Ali Larijani, the country's top security official was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The 67-year old veteran politician …

Sumitomo Life Plans to Invest $1.9 Billion in Private Credit

Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. is considering allocating about ¥300 billion ($1.9 billion) on private credit in the fiscal year starting …

China to Tap Vast Oil Stockpiles to Offset Iran Crisis, FGE Says

China, the world’s biggest crude importer, is close to tapping its vast commercial oil reserves as the Middle East war …

NSE Is Said to Set Modest Fee for Its $2.5 Billion India IPO

National Stock Exchange of India has set advisory fees at about 0.65% of the issue size for its upcoming initial …

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Pimco Sees Private Credit Strains Triggering Wake-Up Call on Liquidity Risks

Mounting strains in the $1.8 trillion private credit market are giving investors a reality check and making them pay more …

Goldman Sees India Rupee Sliding to 95, Putting Pressure on RBI

India’s rupee may slump to 95 against the dollar over the next year because of the fallout from the Iran …

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Russian Oil Bound for China Is Diverted as India Grabs More

A Russian oil-laden tanker that was bound for China has U-turned in the South China Sea, and is now hurrying …

EU Commission Chief to Visit Australia as Trade Deal Approaches

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Australia next week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced, just days …

XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading

XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.

Korea Stocks Extend Gains After Move to Ban Double Listings

South Korean stocks jumped after authorities moved to restrict publicly traded companies from listing certain subsidiaries, curbing a practice long …